Testing
Testing Schedule
T.F. South students are administered College Board’s SAT Suite of Assessment to monitor progress of students' college and career readiness. College Board offers a comprehensive testing program that prepares our students to excel on the SAT as juniors. Below is our annual testing schedule.
Note: The SAT is only offered to Grade 12 students in the Spring who have not sat for the exam in order to meet graduation requirements and State of Illinois mandates.
Advanced Placement (AP) Exams
Students are highly recommended to take an AP exam for each AP class in which they are enrolled. The exams are administered at TFS in May, and registration information is distributed to the students in their AP classes. Please visit our Advanced Placement page for additional information.
COMPASS
South Suburban College placement exam. COMPASS Study Guide
PSAT/NMSQT
The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is a program cosponsored by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). It's a standardized test that provides firsthand practice for the SAT®. It also gives you a chance to enter NMSC scholarship programs and gain access to college and career planning tools.
TFS students are recommended to take the exam during their sophomore and junior years. The exam is administered at TFS in October. Payment can be made in the TFS bookstore.
SAT
The SAT is offered multiple dates throughout the school year. Please visit the website for additional information and registration.
Test Prep Resources
Cambridge Educational Services
DeVry ACT Prep - FREE!
